Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues: Guitar Chords

Learn to play 'Folsom Prison Blues' on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Navigate quickly to the section you need:

• Chords and Lyrics - Jump straight to the song's lyrics and chord overlay.
• Chord Diagrams and Key Transposition - Access chord diagrams and learn how to transpose the key of the song to suit your voice.

Learn Folsom Prison Blues Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Johnny Cash

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform 'Folsom Prison Blues' smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

F I hear the train a-coming, it's rolling round the bend F7 and I ain't seen the sunshine since I don't know when A# F I'm stuck at Folsom Prison, and time keeps draggin' on C7 F But that train keeps a-rollin' on down to San Antone When I was just a baby my mama told me, "Son Always be a good boy, don't ever play with guns" But I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die When I hear that whistle blowing, I hang my head and cry I bet there's rich folks eating in a fancy dining car They're probably drinkin' coffee and smoking big cigars Well I know I had it coming, I know I can't be free But those people keep a-movin' And that's what tortures me Well if they freed me from this prison If that railroad train was mine I bet I'd move it on a little farther down the line Far from Folsom prison, that's where I want to stay And I'd let that lonesome whistle blow my blues away You can simplify chords by removing barre

Transpose -+Reset Font Size -+Reset Simplify chords by removing barre Guitar Chord Diagrams A# C7 F F7 Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

Navigate up to:

• Chords and Lyrics
• Chord Diagrams and Key Transposition

If you are also interested in learning how to play 'Folsom Prison Blues' on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for 'Folsom Prison Blues' by Johnny Cash.